IAE V2500

This week’s Flight Friday looks at aircraft ground days in the narrowbody sector, split by the CFM56, LEAP, PW1000G (GTF), and V2500 engines.

The engine lessor has secured a significant loan to grow its portfolio.

Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.

The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.

The new facility will house inventory for several airframe and engine types.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

German MRO saw a record number of shop visits across its network in 2023.

International Aero Engines completed the test at MTU Maintenance’s facility in Germany.

This week’s #FlightFriday looks at the A320 family, and their breakdown of their average flight cycles per month showcased by their engine type.

Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

Will the tight engine leasing market ease in the next couple of years? Panelists at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas have their say.

Supply chain delays, parts price inflation and engine troubles are likely to continue challenging MRO providers in 2024.

AerFin to add V2500 MRO as quick turn engine maintenance demand spirals upward.

This year has breathed new life into older equipment as airlines have tried to mitigate new aircraft delivery delays, supply chain and labor bottlenecks, and the durability problems of new engines.

Engine maker rolls out an aggressive inspection program prompted by years of production-quality problems.

MRO revenue drivers included the PW1100G-JM and the V2500 engine programs.

Engine maintenance repair specialists are ramping up for new-generation engine overhauls.

Inside MRO looks at where the market for aircraft and engine teardowns is headed.

More collaboration is seen as key to addressing supply chain challenges with engine shop visits expected to grow in volume.

A look at global engine maintenance demand and shop visit projections over the next decade.

We look at the latest generation engines CFM LEAP and Pratt & Whitney GTF against the well-established "legacy" engines CFM56 and IAE V2500.

A look at V2500 engine's commercial aftermarket, shop visit projections and engine utilization rates over the next decade.

Operators are maximizing older assets while a third of younger engines have yet to undergo their first shop visits.

New engine reliability issues are helping drive the need for work on older engines, forcing MRO providers to adapt.

When suppliers struggle to keep up with demand, entire industries feel the pinch.